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3896 Howard Avenue 2 sold on July 31, 2023 for $755,000. The details are below for reference.
3896 Howard Avenue 2, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,434 sq ft
- Built 1985
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$755,000
Subdivision Howard Manor
The home
About 3896 Howard Avenue 2
This June 2023 remodel is a great place to call home! The beautiful new laminate flooring throughout is classy and inviting in the warm natural wood hues.! The freshly painted walls and fireplace show off the flooring as well as the abundance of natural light throughout this home! The kitchen has been updated with white quartz countertops, freshly painted white cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances including a gas stove, microwave and dishwasher plus recessed lighting. The garden window sits above the new sink and is an added bonus. The living room is spacious with a separate seating area by the fireplace. The dining area shares the same open living space and has sliding glass doors to the private patio. On the third floor (garage is the first floor, living space on the second) you will find 2 master bedrooms with their own bathrooms. The larger of the two bedrooms has a brand new master bath with a stunning tiled shower, a gorgeous glass shower door and a dual sink vanity. All 3 bathrooms have new recessed lights, fans, mirrors with the LED lighting and toilets. The two car garage has direct access to the home and also has a separate laundry room. Low HOA! 12 unit complex! Fabulous school district! Great restaurants, shops, churches, schools and parks nearby! Conveniently located near the 605,22, 405 and 91 freeways. Don't miss out on the fabulous opportunity to live in Los Alamitos!
Property details for 3896 Howard Avenue 2
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Howard Manor neighborhood of Los Alamitos in Orange County. It has 1,434 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1985. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 938-481-26. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- PW23113849
- Year Built
- 1985
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,434
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $220
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Howard Manor HOA
- Parcel Number
- 93848126
- On Market Date
- 2023-06-29
- Listing Terms
- Probate Listing
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Up, Multiple Primary Suites, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Windows
- Garden Windows, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Level
- Patio and Porch
- Covered
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Paved, Private, Storage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 12
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Howard Manor (HOWM)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Front Yard, Barbecue, Pets Allowed, Trash
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 3896 Howard Avenue 2
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2023 | Sold | $755,000 | |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Price increased | $709,999 | From $709,000 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Listed for sale | $709,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3896 Howard Avenue 2
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0112J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones map, Los Alamitos quadrangle, released July 1, 1986. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Los Alamitos quadrangle, released March 25, 1999. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Los Alamitos quadrangle. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 10 of 12 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Spectrum, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 12 of 12. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 3 of 12.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060591100141007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (EVgo, 4 DC fast ports). 237 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
Los Alamitos home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $815,000
- Median days on market
- 13
- Median per sq ft
- $652
Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Oct 28, 2025 to Oct 28, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Los Alamitos sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12100 Montecito #64 | Oct 2, 2026 | $830,000 | 1,216 | $683 | 27 |
| 3342 Bradbury 18 | Sep 15, 2026 | $820,000 | 1,216 | $674 | 7 |
| 3342 Bradbury 10 | Jul 21, 2026 | $790,000 | 1,216 | $650 | 6 |
| 3342 Bradbury 22 | Jul 21, 2026 | $795,000 | 1,216 | $654 | 0 |
| 10548 Acorn Place | May 21, 2026 | $988,000 | 1,802 | $548 | 72 |
Schools
Schools for 3896 Howard Avenue 2
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Lee
- Middle
- Oak
- High
- Los Alamitos
- District
- Los Alamitos Unified
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Listed by Rhonda Cudeback of Keller Williams Pacific Estate
Listing information updated Jul 31, 2023 at 2:05 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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